Elder abuse is unacceptable regardless of the circumstances. There is never a time when it is okay to abuse an elderly person. Most of the nursing homes across the country are safe facilities that treat their patients with the dignity and respect they deserve. However, there are outliers that fall short of the standards of care they are expected...
Read MoreThere is no circumstance in which elder abuse is acceptable. Elders are some of the most vulnerable people in the U.S. population, and they deserve to be honored and respected. While the vast majority of nursing homes treat their residents with dignity and respect, unfortunately, some nursing home facilities do not. The abuse some nursing home residents endure is...
Read MoreAll kinds of elder abuse are shameful no matter what. Elders are some of the most vulnerable people in the U.S. population, which makes them particularly susceptible to abuse of all types. Most nursing home abuse falls into one of the following categories: Physical Psychological Sexual Financial Neglect While most nursing homes do everything possible to keep residents safe...
Read MoreNursing home abuse can be difficult to detect. Since we can’t be around our family members at all times and often they can’t communicate the issues they face as well as we’d hope, we need to pay attention to other signs. One of the main ones is the physical well-being of our loved ones and signs of neglect. Bedsores...
Read MoreChoosing a nursing or care home is an important decision for any family. Here are some things to consider when deciding which nursing home in your area is right for you. #1: Talk to Friends and Family The people you trust the most won’t mislead you. Listen to the experiences of the friends and family who have specific experience...
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